Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) is a type of therapy designed to help people, especially children and teenagers, recover from traumatic experiences. It’s based on the idea that trauma can affect thoughts, feelings, and behaviors, and by addressing these patterns, individuals can heal.

TF-CBT is a modified version of CBT tailored for trauma survivors. The goal is to help individuals process trauma and improve their well-being.

Goals of TF-CBT

• Process and manage traumatic memories and emotions.
• Develop coping skills and strategies for trauma-related symptoms.
• Improve relationships and daily functioning.
• Enhance safety and self-care skills.

Components of TF-CBT

• Psychoeducation: Learning about trauma, its effects, and the treatment process.
• Stabilization: Developing coping skills to manage symptoms.
• Trauma narration: Processing traumatic memories into a personal narrative.
• In vivo exposure: Gradually facing trauma-related triggers.

Effective for PTSD, anxiety, and depression, TF-CBT offers a structured path to recovery with the guidance of a trained therapist like Amber Young-Rice, MSW, LCSW.